Anorexia is not eating food and a fear of gaining weight. Bulimia is purging foods after having eaten for fear of gaining weight. Both these and other eating disorders are extremely dangerous and have some of the highest morbidity rates of any mental illness.
There are residential or inpatient programs for those experiencing eating disorders to reside in a more controlled environment during their recovery.
Treatment for an eating disorder will address symptoms, medical consequences, and all factors that contribute to or maintain the eating disorder. Typically treatment will be provided by a treatment team and consist of psychotherapy and nutrition counseling while also addressing any co-occurring mental health or medical issues related to the eating disorder.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Eating Disorders
As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, my expertise is in treating adolescents and young adults. I have worked extensively with families and school districts when students require accommodations for emotional, behavioral, or learning difficulties. Many of my school-aged clients are on the autism spectrum. My experience also includes treating those who suffer from anxiety, depression,...
I believe in cultivating a strong therapeutic relationship. While maintaining an alliance of mutual trust and respect, we can take risks and tackle issues creatively. Understanding the therapeutic process to be collaborative and deeply dynamic, my work is attuned to your evolving needs. We will work to identify and mirror core strengths and inner resilience, unearthing self-compassion and...
Jodie is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who has been practicing in a private practice setting for several years. She received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Towson University and her master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. She also served in the United States Navy for six years which included a year-long deployment overseas. In...
I believe that the heart of most personal issues is relational in nature and that a safe, trusted relationship is needed in which to experience healing and transformation. My hope is that within the therapeutic relationship, inner freedom and growth in self-awareness will be experienced, as well as healing and transformation in your relationship with yourself and others. Therapy for individuals...
Addiction has the ability to pause and/or stop you from where you want to be. Dealing with addiction as an individual, parents to a loved one, or as a couple can cause unique and challenging issues as drugs continue to be a part of your household. For individuals I am happy to work with you in a variety of ways--from harm reduction to focusing on abstinence. For families and couples, learning h...
Do you struggle with mood disorders like depression or anxiety? Do you have trouble managing big emotions like anger and frustration? Have you wondered if relationships could be better and more fulfilling? I value working with clients who will, in one way or another, let me join them where they're at and work toward a mutual understanding so that we can achieve the progress they're looking for ...
Are you feeling stuck, unhappy, or in the middle of an unexpected change and don't know where to go next? Do you need support, guidance and education after completing an outpatient program or help with the next steps in the recovery process? Most of us want someone to take the time to understand us, recognize our pain, and let us know we are not alone, and I know the value in going alongside th...
Much of people's suffering comes from feeling disconnected from others, the fear of- or actual loss, and unresolved grief. While we tend to think of trauma as emotional, sexual or physical abuse, war or major natural disasters, there is a whole range of experiences that can be traumatizing. They can include growing up in an invalidating family environment, surgery and chronic illness, the sudde...
Do you find yourself struggling to live authentically and fully? I am honored to provide services to adults, young adults, and adolescents who are facing obstacles to living a life of balance and fulfillment. My approach to therapy is guided by warmth, empathic understanding, genuineness, and the belief in clients’ inherent capacity for positive growth. I provide a safe and affirming space for...
I specialize in treating OCD and anxiety disorders: the spiraling fears that take you down a rabbit-hole of anxiety. The obsessive thoughts that take over. The compulsions, urges, & cycle of rumination. The fear that it might not end. You're coping the best you can, but you feel stuck & crave a safe place to get out of the cycle. You're not alone, it's not your fault, & there is hope. You were...
Welcome! I believe my clients can do hard things. My goal is to guide clients to identify the areas of their lives that need some work through insight, identifying patterns that are not working in their lives, reworking emotional responses that no longer align with current values. I work with individuals, couples and families on issues raging from premarital psychoeducation services, relationsh...
Are you the parent of a teen or adult struggling with addiction, an eating disorder, depression, anxiety, or ADHD? Are you finding it difficult to maneuver through what your role may be in this journey? I have walked in your shoes and understand your feelings of helplessness and hope. I want to collaborate with you by providing support, education and understanding of these disorders, setting...
Are you unsatisfied, tense, restless, or exhausted but can’t figure out what what the real problem is or what to do about it? Do you feel stuck in self destructive patterns or painful emotions but can’t shift those patterns with consistency? Do you feel stressed or overwhelmed in your life and feel unable to truly rest and refresh? Perhaps you are a hard worker, but all your effort has left you...
* Nov/Dec 2020- Not currently acceping new clients* My focus is on deepening insight and awareness into your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors using mindfulness strategies that result in more understanding and compassion for yourself. My clinical training and studies, personal life experiences and yoga practice have helped me cultivate a caring, calm and confident presence. Our body remembers a...
Jessica is an LPCC and has extensive teaching and clinical experience helping others overcome life struggles and achieve success. She has taught classes focused on success and critical thinking and brings this professional knowledge into her clinical work. She has worked with all ages and has special expertise and experience working with adolescents and young adults. Jessica believes in helping...
